The Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, has officially released its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session. This calendar approved by the University Senate, serves as the official guide for every major activity of the academic year, from resumption and registration to examinations and semester breaks.
The University Management has made it clear that strict compliance with the calendar's timelines is not optional, it is mandatory. Key deadlines like course registration, mid semester tests, and examination periods are fixed and enforced. Missing them can affect a student's results, academic standing, and even their eligibility to sit for exams.
ADSU Approved Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Session
First Semester:
DATES | EVENTS |
|---|---|
8th December, 2025 – 21st December, 2025 | Resumption and Registration (2 Weeks) |
22nd December, 2025 – 4th January, 2026 | Christmas/New Year Break (2 Weeks) |
5th January, 2026 – 11th January, 2026 | Late Registration (1 Week) |
12th January, 2026 – 29th March, 2026 | Lectures (12 Weeks) |
16th January, 2026 | Matriculation (1 Day) |
17th January, 2026 | Orientation (1 Day) |
15th March, 2026 – 22nd March, 2026 | Revision/End of First Break (1 Week) |
24th March, 2026 – 1st April, 2026 | CBT First Semester Examination (8 Days) |
2nd April, 2026 – 7th April, 2026 | Easter Break (1 Week) |
8th April, 2026 – 18th April, 2026 | Examination (11 Days) |
19th April, 2026 – 2nd May, 2026 | Marking and Compilation of Results (2 Weeks) |
27th April, 2026 – 2nd May, 2026 | Research fair and exhibitions (1 Week) |
6th May, 2026 – 8th May, 2026 | Department/Faculty Board Meetings (3 Days) |
13th May, 2026 – 25th May, 2026 | SBC Meetings (2 Weeks) |
30th May, 2026 | Senate Meeting to consider Results |
Second Semester:
DATES | EVENTS |
|---|---|
10th May, 2026 – 17th August, 2026 | Resumption (1 Day) |
11th May, 2026 – 2nd August, 2026 | Lectures (12 Weeks) |
3rd August, 2026 – 9th August, 2026 | Revision/Student Week (1 Week) |
10th August, 2026 – 23rd August, 2026 | Second Semester Examination (2 Weeks) |
24th August, 2026 – 22nd November, 2026 | Long Vacation (13 Weeks) |
24th August, 2026 – 6th September, 2026 | Marking and Compilation of Results (2 Weeks) |
7th September, 2026 – 9th September, 2026 | Departmental and Faculty Board (3 Days) |
10th September, 2026 – 23rd September, 2026 | Senate Business Committee (2 Weeks) |
24th September, 2026 | Senate Meeting (1 Day) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When was the deadline for online course registration?
A. The portal for online registration for the 2025/2026 session was scheduled to close on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Q. How long is the first semester expected to last?
A. The first semester usually runs for approximately 15 to 17 weeks, including the periods for registration, lectures, and examinations.
Q. Is there a mid semester break?
A. While a formal mid semester break isn't always listed, public holidays often serve as short intervals for students to rest.
Q. Are public holidays like Workers' Day observed?
A. Yes, ADSU observes all federal public holidays, including Workers' Day on May 1st and Children's Day on May 27th.
Q. Is there a deadline for manual course registration at the department?
A. Yes, manual registration and the submission of completed forms to departments and academic units were set to end on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Q. What is the penalty for late registration?
A. Registration carried out after the official deadlines typically attracts a late registration penalty as determined by the University Senate.
Q. When did the first batch of admission lists come out?
A. The first batch of successful candidates for the 2025/2026 session was released on September 25, 2025.
Q. Was there an orientation program for new students?
A. Yes, a two day orientation exercise took place on February 12th (Barde Campus) and February 13th (Boni Haruna Campus), 2026.
